rex
noun
king.
rex
1 American
[r eks, reks]
/ rɛks, rɛks /
noun
Latin.
reges
plural
Rex
2
American
[reks]
/ rɛks /
noun
Rex
3
American
[reks]
/ rɛks /
noun
Rex
British
/ rɛks /
noun
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Etymology
Origin of Rex
After Christus Rex, title of a publication put out by its founders
Example Sentences
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He has praised several of his favorite officials—Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in his first term, Gen. Dan Caine now—for looking their role, “straight out of Central Casting.”
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
In a note published Tuesday, the Barclays team, led by equity strategist Rex Feng, said that U.S. equity funds saw net new inflows for the last seven consecutive weeks totaling $70 billion.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
"He's one of the most consistent congressmen," said Rex Morgan, who attended a Massie meet-and-greet at a coffee shop in Shelbyville, near Louisville.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The thought is prompted by the death this week of the movie critic Rex Reed, 87, who was the object of an affectionate appreciation by his friend Merin Curotto, who was Reed’s editor at Observer.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The Rex Lawson song was playing loudly in Arize’s compound when Olanna returned.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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